Moving Roots

10/28/2023

It was an honor for us ( and ) to be a part of MAGDANCE 5: ART+DANCE+ARCHIVE curated by Ginelle Chagnon, Paul-André Fortier, Timothy Long, Edward Poitras and Robin Poitras, and co-organized by The MacKenzie Art Gallery (.art.gallery ) and New Dance Horizons ( ). It was a special historical event in the dance world, and a unique opportunity to dance for the remarkable voice of Marion Newman ( ) accompanied by Gordon Gerard.

Choreographed by Robin Poitras and Edward Poitras.
Set by Betty Goodwin.
Photos by Daniel Paquet ( ).

10/01/2023

✨️It's been over a year since the premiere of Re-Tangled in Winnipeg as part of our debut show Moving Roots: Reflections.

We are so honoured to have already been able to tour the work as part of:

-Rouge-gorge on Tour for Revolution in the Rock Garden by Edward Poitras mj in Moose Jaw, SK
in Medicine Hat, AB

-Outside/In
in New Westminster, BC

-Stream of Dance
Theatre in Regina, SK

🙏All thanks to
Robin Poitras & Edward Poitras 🫶

Credits
Choreography and visuals by Robin Poitras and Edward Poitras
Dancers: Anastasia Evsigneeva ( ), Anna Protsiou ()
Music: Chiyoko Szlavnics
Costumes: Farley Chatto ()
Lighting design: Hugh Conacher (.ac )
Photography: Leif Norman ( )

Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts (.council )

02/04/2023

#3 Imagination- Creation- Movement
The third workshop in our series! More details below.

Sunday, February 12th, 5:00-7:00 PM
with and
📍
💲By donation (minimum $30 recommended)
➡️https://imagination-creation-movement-fundraising-series.eventbrite.ca⬅️

About the workshop:
This 2-hour workshop is a continuation of the Mind-Body-Creation workshop series that was offered by MR in May 2022.
Anna Protsiou and Anastasia Evsigneeva are co-teaching the workshop and will be sharing their artistic approach to creation processes, movement generation, and finding access to the pathways of imagination. The workshop is developed for professional movement artists as well as for the curious general public who enjoys challenging their imagination and finding expression through movement.

🔜 UPCOMING EVENTS

#4 Melted Art Pot (MAP) - March 4th @ 3:30-5:30 PM
#5 Movies, Popcorn & Dance Jam (MPDJ) - Date & Time TBA

02/01/2023

#2 Partnering Mechanics & Lifts
Second workshop in our series! More details below.

Saturday, February 11th, 2:30-4:30 PM
with
📍
💲By donation (minimum $30 recommended)
➡️https://partnering-mechanics-lifts-fundraising-series.eventbrite.ca⬅️

About the workshop:
This 2-hour workshop will introduce you to the fundamental mechanics of partnering in movement that can be used across other genres and disciplines. It will provide essential principles for lifts; and useful exercises that are key tools to understanding how to execute them and apply to all lifts. Some key ideas will include the center of gravity, weight transferring, leading and following, the roles of lifter and liftee, communication with your partner. This workshop is for all-level movement artists and body types. The lifts taught will be of low-risk, explained with progressions for the safety and comfort of all partners.

🔜 UPCOMING EVENTS
#3 Imagination- Creation- Movement - February 12th @ 5:00-7:00 PM
#4 Melted Art Pot (MAP) - March 4th @ 3:30-5:30 PM
#5 Movies, Popcorn & Dance Jam (MPDJ) - Date & Time TBA

01/14/2023

‼️LAST CHANCE to donate and reserve your spot for the first workshop of our fundraising series ✨️

A 2-hour, all-level contortion and handstands workshop for complete beginners or anyone looking to advance their skills.

01/09/2023

#1 Contortion & Handstands Workshop

First event of MR: CANADA TOUR FUNDRAISING SERIES is here! Support us by participating in one -or more- of our events and help us tour MR: Reflections!

Saturday, January 14th 3:30-5:30 PM
with
📍
💲By donation (minimum $30 recommended)
➡️SIGN UP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1-contortion-handstands-workshop-mr-canada-tour-fundraising-series-registration-510857327017 ⬅️

About the workshop:
In this all-level 2- hour workshop, you will be introduced to very specific exercises that will help you learn how to hand-balance and improve your flexibility. It is different from a regular stretching class or a workout because you will leave this workshop with the right progressions (and tools?) to achieve your goals in hand- balancing and contortion most efficiently. Contortion is the art of finding comfort in uncomfortable at first positions. Anastasia will adjust your program depending on your background, level and goals to help you reach them with the most joy and comfort, but the least amount of pain. You will be working towards gaining skills such as handstands in the center with ability to switch leg shapes, handstand presses, splits, bridges, chest stands, elbow stands and more. The class will contribute to your overall fitness, flexibility and strength.

🔜 UPCOMING EVENTS
#2 Partnering Mechanics & Lifts - February 11th @ 2:30-4:30 PM
#3 Imagination- Creation- Movement - February 12th @ 5:00-7:00 PM
. MORE TBA...